US Bridges

County Road 1A over Oak Creek

Fair

Fremont County, Colorado · 0.95 MI S of Cotopaxi · Structure no. FRCO 12-313A

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
839
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1A over Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 1A over Oak Creek in Fremont County, Colorado. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 839 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 939 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1A
CrossesOak Creek
Location0.95 MI S of Cotopaxi
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.35829, -105.69069
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic839 (2022)
Projected traffic939 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1A over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1A over Oak Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County Road 1A over Oak Creek carry?

About 839 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1A over Oak Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1A over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.